Consumer Survey's Top Krill Oil Supplements For 2017

Discover the best krill oil on the market today.

Updated 12/11/2017

Krill oil is the latest "buzzword" in health. In fact, it seems like every month new research is being released on the benefits of taking a krill oil supplement.

There are so many different krill oil supplements, it makes it impossible to separate the good from the bad. Are you trying to figure out which krill oil supplement is the best? Keep reading, we have the answers you're looking for.

Consumers' Survey Research Group has gathered months of research in this competitive category. This guide will help you find out what you need to know when selecting an effective krill oil supplement and how we chose our top 3.

Top 6 Questions to Ask Before Purchasing a Krill Oil Supplement

What amount of krill oil does it have?

This number directly impacts the effectiveness of the product. Many products try to skate by with a small amount of krill oil and a large amount of additives. In order for the product to work, you need a supplement with at least 1500 mgs of krill oil.

Does It Contain Phospholipids?

We need help absorbing EPA and DHA. That's where phospholipids come in. Try to find a formula with at least 500 mg of phospholipids for real absorption power.

How Much Astaxanthin Does It Offer?

Our bodies don't naturally produce this powerful antioxidant, but it's found in high quantities in lobster, crayfish and krill. Astaxanthin boosts skin health and has been shown to increase good cholesterol levels. To see results, you need at least 2 mg of astaxanthin per serving.

Is it lemon coated?

Our research has revealed many krill oil users are concerned with a fishy taste and fishy burps. Some krill oils have begun offering lemon flavored coating to help resolve this issue. If this is important to you look for the lemon coated supplements.

Does it have synthetic ingredients?

Often when you pay less for a supplement, manufacturers cut costs by putting a lot of cheap fillers in the product. Look at the "other" ingredients section for unnecessary ingredients. Here's a list of ingredients to watch out for:

artificial coloring or flavors

artificial sweeteners

carrageenan

What's the product guarantee?

Consider it a red flag if a brand doesn't back their products with a decent guarantee that gives you a chance to try the product with the ease of knowing that if it doesn't work, you can easily return it.

3 Biggest Myths About Krill Oil

Here's where we would like to dispel some of the more common omega-3 supplement myths.

Myth #1: You can just eat fish for omegas.

Many people believe you can just take a cheap fish oil supplement or have a diet rich in fish. Unfortunately, a large majority of fish today are raised on fish farms. The fish on these farms are fed grain-rich diets as opposed to the omega rich diets of wild-caught fish. This is why farmed fish do not have the same level of omegas as wild fish. 2

Myth #2: Only people worried about their heart should take omegas.

Omegas are great for heart health but their benefits are far and wide. Clinical evidence suggests that omegas EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce the risk factors for heart disease, including high cholesterol and high blood pressure.4 Research also shows that omegas can reduce inflammation and appear to be important for cognitive (brain memory and performance) and behavioral function. 1,3

Myth #3: All omega-3 sources are the same.

Not all omega-3 sources absorb into your body the same. Krill oil is a phospholipid omega-3 based oil that makes it much easier to absorb into your body. Krill oil also includes the amazing antioxidant astaxanthin. This antioxidant is not found in fish oil, algae oil or mussel oil. Finally, krill oil is harvested in Antarctica far from the toxins invading most other oceans today. 4

Top 3 Krill Oils For 2017

We've compiled this list after testing over 60 different brands of omegas for potency, ingredients that are clinically proven to work and user satisfaction.

P.S. While 1MD is the best Omega we've found, we would still love to hear about any others you've tried. If you have had a great experience of your own, please send me an email to Beverly@ConsumersSurvey.org with the details.

Education

Beverly GratsonSenior Health Editor

As a consumer herself, Beverly is extremely dedicated to gathering and collecting reports and information and always on the lookout for highly-rated supplements. She's especially passionate about education consumers in making wise decisions when it comes to purchasing health products.

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